KTVR
Full power TV station · La Grande, Oregon
KTVR is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to La Grande, Oregon. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 53 miles.
About KTVR
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 16.1 kW effective radiated power, KTVR runs more power than 9% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 775 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 94% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 79 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 53 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 32,800 residents.
KTVR shares its transmitter site with KUNP, K26FV-D, K29EL-D, K21MS-D, K35GA-D and K33FS-D and 2 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | La Grande, OR |
| Tower location | 45.30900, -117.73269 |
| Effective radiated power | 16.1 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 775 m (2,543 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 50592 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTVR
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union, OR | 9.5 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Island City, OR | 15 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| La Grande, OR | 17 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Elgin, OR | 20 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| Enterprise, OR | 23 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Joseph, OR | 25 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Baker City, OR | 37 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Athena, OR | 51 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Mission, OR | 52 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTVR transmitter tower?
KTVR broadcasts from a tower at 45.3090, -117.7327, near Union, OR. It is licensed to La Grande, Oregon.
How far does KTVR broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 53 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTVR with an antenna?
About 32,800 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTVR?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTVR tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.